Hosted by Sumi Somaskanda, BBC NEWS AMERICA gives audiences a detailed look into news stories from around the world from the BBC news desk in Washington DC.
In the shadow of Venice, we visit three great cities. Padua is famed for its venerable university, precious Giotto frescoes, and pilgrim-packed Basilica. Verona is a hit with aficionados of Roman ruins and Romeo and Juliet fans. And Ravenna, with its shimmering mosaics, was once the western bastion of the Byzantine Empire. We enliven each stop with a tasty dose of Italian dolce vita.
Enjoy Broadway hits and more performed by the six-time Tony Award winner including "I Am What I Am," "Climb Every Mountain," "Summertime," "Everything's Coming Up Roses" and many more.
Ancient Babylon comes to life in a classic Met staging of biblical proportions. Baritone George Gagnidze makes his Met role debut as the imperious king Nabucco, alongside soprano Liudmyla Monastyrska reprising her thrilling turn as his vengeful daughter Abigaille. Mezzo-soprano Maria Barakova and tenor SeokJong Baek are Fenena and Ismaele, whose love transcends politics, and bass Dmitry Belosselskiy repeats his celebrated portrayal of the high priest Zaccaria. Daniele Callegari conducts Verdi's exhilarating early masterpiece, which features the ultimate showcase for the great Met Chorus, the moving "Va, pensiero." Soprano Nancy Fabiola Herrera and baritone Michael Chioldi as the feuding couple Paula and Alvaro.
Mister Rogers shows how to make different sounds using bottles filled with water. At Betty's Little Theatre, folk musicians, Othar Turner, Abe Young and Jessie Mae Hamphill play drums and fife. In The Neighborhood of Make-Believe, Daniel Tiger learns that sometimes a friend can make you sad.
Prunella Sees the Light - To make everything perfect for her sleepover with Marina, Prunella happily styles her room to resemble a "Henry Skreever" book. But then she panics - since Marina is blind, will decorations she can't even see offend her... or worse, make her trip? Or will Prunella discover that her worries about protecting Marina - and their friendship - are more about Prunella's own perceptions rather than Marina's actual capabilities? Return of the Snowball - For six months, two weeks and four days, D.W. has been trying to solve the mystery of her snowball's disappearance. So when it re-appears in the freezer, she's ecstatic!! But wait - if it was taken once, how can she stop it from being stolen again? Can D.W. keep the snowball safe from plotting thieves... or even from melting?
Molly retells the story of the summer Trini moved to Qyah from Texas, and how she and Tooey attempted to make Trini feel at home - with cowboy hats, lassos, and "yee-haws." Luckily, Trini has a sense of humor and a poster of Austin, Texas that clears up what it really means to be from Texas. But it turns out Molly and Tooey aren't the only ones confused by stereotypes when Trini refuses to join the basketball team because of...polar bears? / Molly flies north to surprise Nina with a hand-delivered party box of goodies (and herself) for Nina's birthday, but her plans are jeopardized by a moose blocking the runway. Molly rushes to find a solution in an outdoors manual, but the gas in Mom's plane is running low. Can Molly figure out how to get the moose off the runway before they have to turn back?
There's a new piragua flavor named after Alma, but what should Alma do when she doesn't like it? / Alma isn't sure what to do when Andre doesn't want to play with balloon animals anymore.
Lyla is coming up with a sandwich special for Loops Lunch, but when her siblings contribute their ideas, Lyla will need to lead the project before it crumbles. / Lyla helps her mom build a vertical garden behind Loops Lunch.
The Wild Kratts are on a mission to decode the secret language of one of the smartest creatures on Earth - Dolphins!
"Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood" is an animated series with live-action interstitials. Fred Rogers' original Neighborhood of Make Believe is recreated in vibrant color and texture; his signature puppet Daniel Striped Tiger is transformed into a curious and playful 4-year-old joined by his friends O the Owl, Prince Wednesday, Katerina Kittycat and Miss Elaina. The series curriculum is school-readiness and social-emotional learning, and each preschool themed episode offers a musical strategy for children and parents to use together.
Rosie and friends pretend to be pirates travelling around the world, but they need a globe to plan a route./While Jun is visiting Shanghai, she and Rosie plan a virtual breakfast. But when it's daytime for Rosie, it's nighttime for Jun.
Elmo, Gabrielle, and Ji-Young are at an Outdoor Library. They decide to look for books about things that make them special and share their books with one another a read and share! Elmo finds a picture about a monster who loves puppies, just like Elmo. Gabrielle finds a chapter book about a girl who looks like her and loves science. Ji-Young was able to find a book about playing the guitar, a famous soccer player, and a comic book but she couldn't find just one book with things that made her special. She gets an idea to write her own comic book with help from her friends. It's called: "The Adventures of Ji-Young, the Electric Soccer Rocker" which is about a Korean-American girl who loves playing soccer and guitar. It's a comic book about some of the things that make her special.
While Sammy works to plan a surprise Carnaval for his dad, Quique plans a surprise treat for his son. / Raise the curtain - Malik the Magnificent is about to perform a magic trick! (If he can get it to work, that is).
We're taking to the streets in the BMW X6, a slick crossover that gives SUV buyers equal parts "sport" and "utility." Then we'll charge up the Volvo XC40 Recharge, a compact electric-vehicle that keeps getting better and better. We'll also head over to the garage for some important "Your Drive" wisdom, and shift into gear for a friendly autocross competition.
A panel of gardening experts answer questions about plants and pests, with an emphasis on Hardiness Zone 5 growing conditions.
Every week our viewers travel with us across the world to unusual locations where we visit beautiful, one-of-a-kind gardens. From ingenious tips to inspired plant combinations and landscape designs to abundant vegetable, flower and container gardens, GardenSMART packs every show with advice from experts. Plus an added benefit: Plenty of eye candy for the travel lovers in our audience.
Test cook Erin McMurrer makes host Julia Collin Davison Caramelized Onion, Pear, and Bacon Tart in a cast iron pan. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares our recommended dustpans and brushes, and test cook Joe Gitter makes Julia Rigatoni with Tomatoes, Bacon, and Fennel.
Christie Morrison makes host Julia Collin Davison Woodman's-Style Clam Chowder. Tasting expert Jack Bishop explains how to eat oysters at home and Adam reviews inexpensive blenders. Toni Tipton-Martin talks about how to humanely cook lobster, and Ashley Moore cooks host Bridget Lancaster Hot Buttered Lobster Rolls.
This episode is a carnivore's delight, as we spotlight our favorite meat-centered dishes. Inspired by a trip to Brazil, Christopher Kimball prepares a Brazilian Black Bean Stew with Pork and Beef brightened with orange juice. Next, Milk Street Cook Sam Fore makes Spanish Chorizo, Ham and White Bean Stew with a deeply flavorful broth. To finish, Milk Street Cook Rose Hattabaugh whips up a comforting Italian Sausage and Mushroom Ragù with Pappardelle.
This week's episode of Homemade Live! we're celebrating our sweetest Memories, and making some new ones, too. Host Joel Gamoran recreates his grandma's famous lemon bars. And podcast duo, and real-life couple, Carla Marie and Anthony shake things up with some mouth-watering milkshakes that have a "surprise" added kick.
The simplest weeknight meal starts with two pieces of bread and today Sara's got takes on two American favorites. First, she joins a beekeeper in Savannah, Georgia to make a Rosemary Honey and Georgia Peach Chutney Burger. Next, midwestern Kielbasa Sandwiches get an added kick with kimchee and cheddar cheese.
THE DOOKY CHASE KITCHEN: LEAH'S LEGACY is a new cooking series that showcases the Treme restaurant and local landmark where chef Leah Chase became known as the "Queen of Creole Cuisine." The series is shot on location in the Dooky Chase kitchen with dishes prepared by younger generations of the Chase family who have led the restaurant since Leah's death in 2019. In themed episodes that trace the history of the restaurant and its founders, viewers are introduced to Leah's grandson, Edgar "Dook" Chase IV, who now oversees the restaurant's kitchen; her niece Cleo Robinson, who joined Leah in the kitchen in 1980; and the restaurant's newest chef, Leah's great-granddaughter Zoe Chase. Paired with some of the menus are specialty cocktails crafted by Leah's granddaughter Eve Marie Haydel, who has updated drink recipes from the restaurant's earlier days. Leah continues to inspire people through the food now prepared by those who carry on her unwavering commitment to the people of New Orleans. Dook Chase speaks for the family when he says, "My grandmother's motto that she lived by was 'Pray, work and do for others.' That was a seed planted into us and what we continue to live by."
Lidia invites us back into her kitchen where her family, her story... where it all began. She beckons us with a freshly baked Focaccia di Recco, filled with stracchino cheese. Then Olivia Bastianich returns home to make a quick salad matching salty pecorino romano cheese with sweet pears and peppery arugula. Lidia finishes the meal with an easy hearty pasta dish, Rigatoni with Sausage and Cabbage. So pull up a chair and join Lidia in her kitchen because here, it's always delicious.
Joseph traces his roots in Tampa, FL. This episode offers an intimate look into Joseph by following his immigrant grandfather's life in Tampa, Florida's "Cigar City" in the 1890's. He explores Ybor City, visits the Cuban Club, talks to relatives, learns how to roll cigars and construct a Cuban sandwich. The unexpected cherry on this Cuban rum cake is joining the parade of pirates during Tampa's annual Gasparilla Pirate Festival.
A blower door test reveals the home's airtightness, and a baseboard trim gets a radius detail. The borough's effort to maintain its tree-lined streets is discussed. A prefab tile niche is installed. Interior trim is prepped for paint finish.
Ross helps a homeowner install a smart thermostat after discovering a wiring issue; Mauro shares his tips on staining a deck to protect and maintain it; Mark helps a homeowner clean a bluestone patio.
PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND features a summary of the day's national and international news, using renowned experts to offer analysis.
Visit Akron, OH for astonishing finds, including a Fox Kids promotion kit, a Thurman Munson-signed baseball, ca. 1975 and Fernando Amorsolo oil paintings from 1955. Guess the top $120,000 to $180,000 find!
The American producer is scouting locations for the mini-series. Jean and Lionel hear some unexpected but welcome news from his father Rocky and his quite eccentric wife Madge.
Light-hearted murder mystery series starring a Vespa driving, crime solving Catholic nun: Sister Boniface. It's the 1960s and police forensics are rudimentary. Luckily the residents of Great Slaughter have a secret weapon. Sister Boniface. If there's evidence to be found, Boniface will find it, with a little help from dashing DI Sam Gillespie and buttoned-up Bermudan DS Felix Livingstone. A corpse is found stuffed inside a dummy at the local fair; tragedy hits a visiting TV crew; and a gruesome discovery is made in Edie's beloved allotment plot.
In MIDSOMER MURDERS, the town of Causton's detective chief investigator and his detective sergeant investigate the scandals and deadly deeds that lurk just beneath the well-manicured surface of the county of Midsomer. The series is bolstered by a rotating cast of investigators and many special celebrity appearances.
In MIDSOMER MURDERS, the town of Causton's detective chief investigator and his detective sergeant investigate the scandals and deadly deeds that lurk just beneath the well-manicured surface of the county of Midsomer. The series is bolstered by a rotating cast of investigators and many special celebrity appearances.
Celebrate singer-songwriter Lyle Lovett, joined by his iconic Large Band. Lovett makes his first appearance in a decade with songs from his first new album in 10 years: 12th of June.
Home Sweet Home - Buster heads off to summer camp reluctantly, worried that he won't know anyone. But equipped with a few stories of summer camp battles and triumphs from his older and wiser friend Fritz (who runs the community garden), Buster realizes it's easy to make new friends after all. Do You Believe in Magic? - Arthur feels jealous when Buster's magic tricks outshine his own. When Buster is hired as the magician for DW's birthday party, Arthur is tempted to show the kids that Buster's tricks aren't so magical after all. Or, will Arthur step in and help his friend after all?
End of the Road - The Mobile Unit heads to Australia to stop The Shadow from causing world-wide oddness. Curriculum: Patterns and Coordinate Mapping.
Martin and Chris are absorbed in a hilarious competition to discover who is the best acorn planter, blue jays or gray squirrels, when a strange Creature Power Suit malfunction transforms Martin into an acorn and grows him into an Oak tree! Chris activates the squirrel powers of his Creature Power Suit, but gets waylaid by a bobcat and goshawk, and the Aviva, Koki, and Jimmy can't find them. It'll take some animal-loving Wild Kratts kids to get them out of this mess.
A miniaturized Chris and Martin get lost in a snowy field and uncover the secret underground world of the meadow vole.
When Lyla's mistake causes Stu to make a mess, she and Luke must figure out how to get everything back in order before their older sisters' birthday is ruined. / Lyla loses Everett's coin and tries to get it back before he comes home.
Molly is excited to show some visitors around Qyah, but they don't think she is "Native enough" for the job. Upset, Molly learns about someone who also faced discrimination for being Alaska Native, Elizabeth Peratrovich./Tooey's family is throwing a "Uqiquq," a special Yup'ik celebration in honor of his first catch. Tooey wants to give his Grandma Elizabeth a special gift a speech in Yup'ik but will he learn the Yup'ik language in time?
Molly finds an old photo of Grandpa as a child and is shocked to see him singing and drumming-Grandpa neversings. When Grandpa tells her he lost his songs when he gave his drum away, Molly goes on a mission to find his drum and return his songs to him. / The Qyah Canoers are ready for their first competition. There's just one problem: Molly, Tooey, and Trini don't know how to canoe! Mr. Patak refers them to Connie, but her coaching techniques are rather unusual. Are their chances for triumph doomed? Or does Connie's past hold the key to victory?
When a hailstorm causes damage around Citytown, Sparks' Crew calls upon the famous hero, Hail Caesar, to help them understand more about hail. Curriculum: Severe weather, such as a hailstorm, is different from typical weather. / It's Picture Day at Hero Elementary, and Sparks' Crew is determined to stay clean. But, their mission involves rescuing someone whose scooter is stuck in a giant mud puddle. How can they help without getting dirty? Curriculum: A pulley lets a person pull downward to lift something up.
Digit's friend Ren is excited to plan a very special Valentine's Day party at his favorite spot--the beautiful Botlyn Botanic Garden. It's the only garden in all of bustling Botlyn, and he can't imagine having his celebration any place else. But when Ren and the CyberSquad discover the garden isn't available, it's time to improvise. They get their hands dirty and use their math skills to plot out and plant a beautiful garden in an unlikely space. Will everything come up roses? Meanwhile, Hacker receives an unexpected valentine of his own. From whom could it possibly be?
Follow the adventures of three friends - Leo, a wombat from Australia; Carmen, a butterfly from Mexico; and Andy, a frog from the U.S. - as they traverse the globe with their parents' traveling performance troupe, "Circo Fabuloso." At each of the Circo's stops, Luna the Moon, voiced by Judy Greer, guides the trio as they get to know the local region and its people. The gang's adventures take them through cities around the globe - from London to Cairo to Beijing - where they explore the food, music, art, architecture and other features that make each place distinctive.
When Nick's water glass suddenly falls over without anyone touching it, Cat comes to help them solve the mystery. They go to The Great Causeway and discover the world of cause and effect. Nick and Sally are playing musical instruments and notice that Fish's water is rippling. Why? Cat takes them to the Jingly Jungle for a concert by the great Vibrato. They discover that sound and vibration go together.
It's Pinkalicious' turn to take home the class pet, Squeakykins. But poor Squeakykins looks so bored! Pinkalicious and Peter build her a giant maze - so big that Squeakykins gets lost! With Mommy's new Cloud-o-Matic machine, Pinkalicious can make clouds that look just like her drawings. But too many clouds can be a problem, especially at the annual Sun Festival.
At the Dream Salon, Pinkalicious gets the hair style of her dreams, which turns out not to be so dreamy after all. Peter is excited when a pink duckling mistakes him as its Ducky Daddy, but he and Pinkalicious soon learn that having a duckling follow them around is not all it's quacked up to be.
The Fuzzball Problem - Outer Space / Pellicius. In an outer space adventure, intergalactic superheroes Peg and Cat are besieged by swiftly multiplying Fuzzballs. Primary Content: Doubling / halving Secondary Content: Spheres / cylinders. The Silliest Song Problem - Magical Forest. Peg and Cat must present the King with the silliest song in the land. They can't sing it without breaking down, so they break it down. Primary Content: Halves / fourths Secondary Content: Triangles.
SESAME STREET has garnered more than 100 awards, including 101 Emmys, two Peabodys, four Parents' Choice Awards and an Action for Children's Television Special Achievement Award. The series delivers academic and social education that prepares kids for grade school. Since its premiere, the show's base curriculum has been set by academic research on preschoolers. Encore episodes focus on music and art and how these tools can be used to develop the whole child - the cognitive, social, emotional and physical attributes. In addition, "Elmo's World," which looks at the world through the eyes of a three-year-old, continues as a featured segment. Themes include birthdays, pets, teeth, families, games and more.
SESAME STREET has garnered more than 100 awards, including 101 Emmys, two Peabodys, four Parents' Choice Awards and an Action for Children's Television Special Achievement Award. The series delivers academic and social education that prepares kids for grade school. Since its premiere, the show's base curriculum has been set by academic research on preschoolers. Encore episodes focus on music and art and how these tools can be used to develop the whole child - the cognitive, social, emotional and physical attributes. In addition, "Elmo's World," which looks at the world through the eyes of a three-year-old, continues as a featured segment. Themes include birthdays, pets, teeth, families, games and more.
Is it possible to have too many pairs of Sparkle Pants? Not if you find creative ways to repurpose them! / After a long spell of rain, it's time to play! But, what game can Zadie, Cece, Clyde, and Carly play that's fun for all?
Thanks to a pair of special sneakers, Malik is able to enter the Undergroundborhood and retrieve JunJun's favorite ball. And what would cheer up a young Beaver who's sprained his tail and has to stay inside? Balloon dinosaurs, of course!
"Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood" is an animated series with live-action interstitials. Fred Rogers' original Neighborhood of Make Believe is recreated in vibrant color and texture; his signature puppet Daniel Striped Tiger is transformed into a curious and playful 4-year-old joined by his friends O the Owl, Prince Wednesday, Katerina Kittycat and Miss Elaina. The series curriculum is school-readiness and social-emotional learning, and each preschool themed episode offers a musical strategy for children and parents to use together.
Daniel's Bicycle - Dad Tiger gives Daniel his old bicycle, and Daniel is eager to ride it. Daniel quickly realizes that riding his bike is not easy, but even with a few bumps in the road, he keeps on trying. Katerina's Magic Trick - Katerina is learning how to do a magic trick, but is frustrated when she doesn't get it right. She soon realizes that if she keeps trying, she'll feel proud! Strategy: Grr, Grr, Grr out loud. Keep on trying and you'll feel proud!
For more than 75 years, generations of young children have been charmed by the literary adventures of Curious George. Based on the best-selling Curious George books by Margret and H. A. Rey, the daily series expands George's world to include a host of colorful new characters and original locales, while maintaining the charm of the beloved books. Each half-hour episode includes two animated stories, followed by short live-action pieces showing real kids who are investigating the ideas that George introduces in his stories. The series aims to inspire kids to explore science, math and engineering in the world around them.
For more than 75 years, generations of young children have been charmed by the literary adventures of Curious George. Based on the best-selling Curious George books by Margret and H. A. Rey, the daily series expands George's world to include a host of colorful new characters and original locales, while maintaining the charm of the beloved books. Each half-hour episode includes two animated stories, followed by short live-action pieces showing real kids who are investigating the ideas that George introduces in his stories. The series aims to inspire kids to explore science, math and engineering in the world around them.
Bob Dog quits fetching when he loses the "Fastest Fetcher" gameshow. Will he find something else to be the best at?/Donkey and Panda get bored practicing Bobbly Ball. They find ways to make practice fun so they can catch the ball and win a surprise!
When Donkey and Panda lose Bob Dog's favorite ball in Spooky Shadow Swamp, they must find their inner brave to get it back./To join the Hidden Orchestra, Donkey must complete a scavenger hunt for hidden instruments. Will she remember all the steps?
Elinor is friends with a chickadee bird she names Chicky, but when snow covers the yard, she starts to worry about how Chicky will find food in the winter. She and her friends then observe that birds all have a unique way of finding food during the winter months, called foraging. This new knowledge inspires Elinor, Olive and Ari to build bird feeders to make food easier to find for their feathery friends!
It's math class at school, and Pig is having a big problem...a math problem! To find a solution, the super readers accompany a math superhero as he confronts a series of arithmetic emergencies. Will the super readers figure out a way to make Math Boy's problems as easy as 1, 2, 3? Educational Objectives: To learn some basic math skills. Along the way, kids will build the alphabet and identify the letters A, P, P, L, E, S. They'll also rhyme with INE words, learn what the word "math" means, and use the power to read to change the story.
Rosie's Rules is an 11-minute preschool family sitcom about a little girl just beginning to learn about the fascinating, baffling, thrilling world beyond her family walls. And it doesn't always go smoothly. In her resilient quest to make sense of the world's most mystifying concepts, she often plows her way into comic chaos. It's "learning-by-doing" and she usually does it a little bit wrong before she gets it right.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg inspires Yadina to speak up when the girls are left out of a Nature Troop activity, helping her to realize that she has the power to create change.
Mami whips up some mofongo for the family cookout using an old recipe from Alma's great-grandmother. But when Alma sneaks a taste, she realizes it's a "no-go" and tries to fix it by herself since Mami is so busy. Too bad she made it worse. Can Alma fix the mofongo in time for dinner? The City Seagulls are playing the Sweat Sox. That means it's time for rival baseball fans, Papi and Abuelo, to prank each other all day! Alma and Eddie think the pranks are hi-lar-i-ous and decide to play some of their own on each other. At first, they're both having fun, but after a while, Eddie doesn't look like he's enjoying himself as much as Alma. What gives?
King Run It's salmon season! First order of business at fish camp: help Grandpa Nat fix the broken fish wheel. But when the fish wheel goes missing, Molly and Tooey have a bigger problem to solve. The Native Youth Olympics Did you know that Molly's Dad used to compete in the Native Youth Olympics? Neither did she! But now she's determined to put together a team and bring a gold medal to Qyah, if she can master an event.
Lyla is coming up with a sandwich special for Loops Lunch, but when her siblings contribute their ideas, Lyla will need to lead the project before it crumbles. / Lyla helps her mom build a vertical garden behind Loops Lunch.
NATURE CAT follows Fred, a house cat who dreams of exploring the great outdoors. In each episode, once his family leaves for the day, Fred transforms into Nature Cat, "backyard explorer extraordinaire." Nature Cat can't wait to get outside for a day of backyard nature excursions and bravery, but there's one problem: He's still a house cat with no instincts for nature. Like many of today's kids, Nature Cat is eager and enthusiastic about outside activities, but is at times intimidated by them. With the help of his animal friends, Nature Cat embarks on action-packed adventures that include exciting missions full of nature investigation, "aha" discovery moments and humor, all while inspiring children to go outside and "play the show."
Postcards from Buster, Part I - Buster's going to New York City to meet his dad Bo, and the Reads are coming with him! He's thrilled ... but won't his mom cry day and night, missing him? Luckily, Bitzi gives Buster a special present at the airport that will let him share his exciting trip with her -- a video camera! Postcards from Buster, Part II - In this special episode combining live-action and animation, the gang goes on a whirlwind tour of New York. As D.W. enjoys Central Park, a Broadway show, and daydreams of living in the glamorous Metropole Hotel, Bo leads Arthur and Buster on a journey through the neighborhoods of Chinatown, El Barrio, and .. . wait, they're lost! Will they find their way? Will Buster ever get to take a bite out of the Big Apple? One thing's for sure -- he'll capture the adventure on his new video camera!
Mr. Unpredictable - A new villain named Mr. Unpredictable challenges the Mobile Unit. Curriculum: Number Patterns. Down the Tubes - The Odd Squad tube system has mysteriously been shut down. Curriculum: Addition Combos of 10.
Chris and Martin announce that no creature or vehicle can travel as fast over the rough and tumble African savannah as the cheetah. Aviva takes the challenge and declares she will build a ground racer that can run even faster than a cheetah. Of course Zach wants to prove that he is a better inventor than Aviva and joins the race. The team, inspired by the cheetah, "revs up" to explore the different functions required for speed build a cheetah racer and win the race.
"What's a Satellite?" - An Earth-orbiting "telecom" communications satellite breaks down, and satellite TV service in Boxwood Terrace stops working. Three people can't watch their favorite shows and consequently get very upset. Jet decides to fly up to space and see what the problem is with the satellite, and hilarity ensues. Curriculum: A satellite is an artificial object that has been intentionally placed into orbit. Satellites are used for a large number of purposes. Communications satellites receive signals from Earth and bounce them back to other locations, for everything from GPS to cell phone service to TV shows. Satellites are usually semi-independent computer-controlled systems. "Satellite Selfie" - The kids learn that they can use links to different websites to see a satellite view of their house. Mindy notices that Jet's house is not in the image. That's because these images are from sometime over the past 2 years, and not live images from space. With Dr. Rafferty's help, the kids identify the next time a satellite will pass over their neighborhood, and try to gather for a "space selfie" next to Jet's house. Curriculum: Satellites are objects that humans have placed into orbit around the Earth. Many have cameras in them. Some of these satellite cameras look "up" at the outer areas of space, and some look "down" at the Earth - they can even see our houses and cars!
While doing their annual Laundry Day, the Kratt brothers disagree on what'' better: blue oceans or green forests. Can the gang get Martin and Chris back in sync in time to save Planet Earth from Zach and Paisley Paver's villainous plans?
The Wild Kratts aren't too sure what to do for Halloween. Should they go trick or treating or just have a Halloween Party? The Kratt bros decide that the best thing to do is to discover some new "creepy cool" creatures. Heading off to find these new animals friends, Martin and Chris don't realize that Zach and the other villains have come up with a plan to ruin Halloween. Can the Wild Kratts defeat the villains and still get to celebrate Halloween? Science Concept: Features that may seem creepy are critical for an animal's survival.
Has Hacker finally concocted his most perfect plan to shut down Motherboard once and for all, making him the ruler of Cyberspace? It looks that way, as Hacker has positioned giant patches of trash in Cyberspace to converge on Control Central! Hacker is giddy with delight, because the citizens of Cyberspace unknowingly helped his plan. They didn't dispose of their trash properly and created the huge trash patches to begin with. Back at Control Central, Digit is updating Motherboard's software for her birthday and accidentally causes her to shut down! He and the CyberSquad try to reboot her, to no avail. With Motherboard down, they must rely on their quick problem-solving skills and help from citizen scientists to get to the bottom of the trash trouble and protect Control Central. Can they save Motherboard - and all of Cyberspace - before it's too late?
Follow the adventures of three friends - Leo, a wombat from Australia; Carmen, a butterfly from Mexico; and Andy, a frog from the U.S. - as they traverse the globe with their parents' traveling performance troupe, "Circo Fabuloso." At each of the Circo's stops, Luna the Moon, voiced by Judy Greer, guides the trio as they get to know the local region and its people. The gang's adventures take them through cities around the globe - from London to Cairo to Beijing - where they explore the food, music, art, architecture and other features that make each place distinctive.
Rosie's Rules is an 11-minute preschool family sitcom about a little girl just beginning to learn about the fascinating, baffling, thrilling world beyond her family walls. And it doesn't always go smoothly. In her resilient quest to make sense of the world's most mystifying concepts, she often plows her way into comic chaos. It's "learning-by-doing" and she usually does it a little bit wrong before she gets it right.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg inspires Yadina to speak up when the girls are left out of a Nature Troop activity, helping her to realize that she has the power to create change.
Mami whips up some mofongo for the family cookout using an old recipe from Alma's great-grandmother. But when Alma sneaks a taste, she realizes it's a "no-go" and tries to fix it by herself since Mami is so busy. Too bad she made it worse. Can Alma fix the mofongo in time for dinner? The City Seagulls are playing the Sweat Sox. That means it's time for rival baseball fans, Papi and Abuelo, to prank each other all day! Alma and Eddie think the pranks are hi-lar-i-ous and decide to play some of their own on each other. At first, they're both having fun, but after a while, Eddie doesn't look like he's enjoying himself as much as Alma. What gives?
King Run It's salmon season! First order of business at fish camp: help Grandpa Nat fix the broken fish wheel. But when the fish wheel goes missing, Molly and Tooey have a bigger problem to solve. The Native Youth Olympics Did you know that Molly's Dad used to compete in the Native Youth Olympics? Neither did she! But now she's determined to put together a team and bring a gold medal to Qyah, if she can master an event.
Lyla is coming up with a sandwich special for Loops Lunch, but when her siblings contribute their ideas, Lyla will need to lead the project before it crumbles. / Lyla helps her mom build a vertical garden behind Loops Lunch.
NATURE CAT follows Fred, a house cat who dreams of exploring the great outdoors. In each episode, once his family leaves for the day, Fred transforms into Nature Cat, "backyard explorer extraordinaire." Nature Cat can't wait to get outside for a day of backyard nature excursions and bravery, but there's one problem: He's still a house cat with no instincts for nature. Like many of today's kids, Nature Cat is eager and enthusiastic about outside activities, but is at times intimidated by them. With the help of his animal friends, Nature Cat embarks on action-packed adventures that include exciting missions full of nature investigation, "aha" discovery moments and humor, all while inspiring children to go outside and "play the show."
Today it is estimated there are nearly 2 million people dancing hula in Japan - a figure greater than the entire population of Hawai'i. TOKYO HULA examines how tourism, economics, and a love for all things Hawaiian have fueled this cultural phenomenon by focusing on the personal stories of Japanese teachers who have started their own schools and Hawaiian master teachers who are now living and teaching in Japan.
AMERICAN ALOHA: HULA BEYOND HAWAI'I tells the stories of three kumu hula (master instructors) who direct hula schools based in California. The film explores the challenges they face trying to perpetuate hula faithfully, from the very traditional to the contemporary, as it evolves on distant shores. Their stories serve as a reminder of the power of tradition for communities creating a home away from home.
PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett co-anchor.
Christiane Amanpour leads wide-ranging, in-depth conversations with global thought leaders and cultural influencers on the issues and trends impacting the world each day, from politics, business and technology to arts, science and sports.
Learn how humans begin life as a single cell and, over the course of a lifetime, grow into beings of more than 37 trillion cells. Plus, explore new discoveries that can help humans live longer, healthier lives.
The muscles of your core act as the scaffolding surrounding your torso, back, and sides - keeping your torso corseted, back upright, and spine in good posture. This is why having a strong and flexible core is essential to looking and feeling young. This intermediate workout is designed to strengthen the core and open the chest and pectorals - leaving you with improved posture.
"Recognize the warrior in you and harness your passions so that they work for you and not against you." This heart-opening flow will invigorate the whole body with extra emphasis on backbends and opening the heart. Backbends are so good for the spine and help balance the energy centers in the body, including the heart chakra. The root of the word courage is cor - the Latin word for heart. In one of its earliest forms, the word courage meant "to speak one's mind by telling all one's heart." This practice, filmed at the top of a hill, inspires viewers to face fears and be brave.
Marianne Fons & daughter, Mary Fons, showcase their passion for quilting through in-depth demonstrations on a variety of quilting topics. Beginner or expert, viewers with a love of quilting will be inspired by their tips, designs and techniques.
Wilson Bickford is a nationally-known artist and instructor, who has been conducting painting workshops for over 20 years. Primarily a self-taught artist, his easy-going style has earned him thousands of satisfied students, thus proving his philosophy that "ANYONE can learn to paint". He works in Acrylic, Watercolor and Pen & Ink, with Oils being his personal favorite and most requested workshop medium. His painting tutorials on YouTube have received millions of viewings and he is the author of "Wildlife Landscapes You Can Paint" (North Light Books). This 13-episode series features a variety of different landscapes and studies sure to interest both the novice and experienced artist.
Lee revives a homeowner's garden bed; a New Hampshire painter shares how she got into the trade; Heath installs a bathroom fan in a house with bad wiring.
The new staircase is manufactured in a shop and assembled on-site. The shop is toured. The homeowner installs a new brick walkway. Wood fiber insulation and the new HRV system are explored. The architect talks about the interior trim details.
For most people, the term meadow conjures visions of sweeping fields of grasses and multi-colored blooms. This episode explores how gardeners can enjoy the diversity, beauty, and low maintenance benefits of this pollination haven even from small space or balcony gardens. Local Angle: As gardeners and weekend warriors look to reduce their lawn space while finding new ways to attract more pollinators and beneficial insects, installing mini-meadows in place of part of your lawn or problem growing area can offer a beautiful and low maintenance solution. Burlington, Vermont sets the stage for the how-to steps anyone can apply anywhere.
GardenSMART looks at almost every class of rose. How does one tell them apart? Tune in and we'll show you, as well as provide some great tips. Join us as we GardenSMART.
Hawaiian cuisine is blazing its way into kitchens across America with exciting flavors and ingredients, but the most famous Hawaiian dish is the one that is most misunderstood.
Modern seafarers proved that Polynesians navigated their world in canoes, following the stars. Meet a crew member on a worldwide voyage with a stop at his ancestral home - a family moment to remember and a dish never to forget.
In Japan, miso factories are like microbreweries in America. Hawai'i chefs Ed Kenney and Alan Wong search for the finest ingredients and dive deep into a bowl of Wong's favorite childhood dish, miso soup.
Join North Shore's Jack Johnson, singer-songwriter, surfer and ocean activist, as he shares memories of his father on a road trip along the California coast. Enjoy the music, smoked fish and tales about early surfer migration to Hawai'i.
Hear from Kaua'i farmer Valerie Kaneshiro, forced to leave her home on an Ojibwe reservation in Wisconsin at 15. She tells a story of loss, rediscovery and lessons learned while sharing an ingredient in a dish found in Wisconsin and Hawai'i.
Join chefs Ed Kenney and Andrew Le in Hanoi to learn about the origins of pho. Visit an ancient village and find out about a near-tragedy that brought the Le family closer and jump-started Andrew's culinary career.
Follow Hawaiian hula dancer, cultural practitioner and sustainable hunter Anela Marie Kawehikulaonalani Evans from the hunting grounds of Lana'i Island to the largest hula competition in the world, the Merrie Monarch Festival.
Get an introduction to interesting people and riveting stories linked by a family recipe, starting from a base in Hawaii to locations such as Japan and Puerto Rico. Find the rich and sometimes surprising connections to a treasured family dish.
Get an introduction to interesting people and riveting stories linked by a family recipe, starting from a base in Hawaii to locations such as Japan and Puerto Rico. Find the rich and sometimes surprising connections to a treasured family dish.
Get an introduction to interesting people and riveting stories linked by a family recipe, starting from a base in Hawaii to locations such as Japan and Puerto Rico. Find the rich and sometimes surprising connections to a treasured family dish.
The new staircase is manufactured in a shop and assembled on-site. The shop is toured. The homeowner installs a new brick walkway. Wood fiber insulation and the new HRV system are explored. The architect talks about the interior trim details.
Lee revives a homeowner's garden bed; a New Hampshire painter shares how she got into the trade; Heath installs a bathroom fan in a house with bad wiring.
Test cook Dan Souza makes host Bridget Lancaster the ultimate Blackened Chicken. Equipment expert Adam Ried reviews spice storage solutions, and tasting expert Jack Bishop talks all about corn products. Test cook Becky Hays and host Julia Collin Davison cook Roasted Okra with Spicy Red Pepper Mayonnaise.
Lawman Johnson makes host Julia Collin Davison tall and tender Butter and Lard Biscuits, and Toni Tipton-Martin addresses the debate between lard and shortening. Equipment expert Adam Ried weighs the benefits of full-sized and mini food processors. Bryan Roof visits Asheville, NC and shares his version of Mimosa Fried Chicken with host Bridget Lancaster.
In the 1600s and 1700s, the art of "divine" kings and popes-and of revolutionaries and Reformers-tells the story of a Europe in transition. In the Catholic south, Baroque bubbled over with fanciful decoration and exuberant emotion. In the Protestant north, art was more sober and austere. And in France, the excesses of godlike kings gave way to revolution, Napoleon, and cerebral Neoclassicism.
In Kherson, Ukraine, a doctor is trying to save his patients. How environmental activists are fighting Tesla's Gigafactory in Germany.
Guest: Doris Kearns Goodwin. Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses "An Unfinished Love Story," her new book examining the 1960s through the eyes of her late husband, presidential speechwriter Richard Goodwin. She reflects on how history inspires hope.
The 12-part series POETRY IN AMERICA draws students of all ages into conversations about poetry. Hosted by Harvard University professor Elisa New, each half-hour episode highlights the work of one distinguished poet (Emily Dickinson, Langston Hughes, Gwendolyn Brooks) with a reading by an individual well known for accomplishments outside the humanities (actress and playwright Anna Deavere Smith, Grammy-Award winner Herbie Hancock; former vice president Joe Biden, and rapper/poet Nas), as well as a chorus of others, including: a chorus of pick-up basketball players, young naturalists at the Massachusetts Audubon Society, and students at the Parsons School of Design. The fast-moving, beautifully shot series offers viewers a fully immersive experience in hearing, reading, and interpreting a single American poem. Scholar Elisa New opens a conversation about poetry and encourages viewers at home to extend the discussion past the episode's end.
The 12-part series POETRY IN AMERICA draws students of all ages into conversations about poetry. Hosted by Harvard University professor Elisa New, each half-hour episode highlights the work of one distinguished poet (Emily Dickinson, Langston Hughes, Gwendolyn Brooks) with a reading by an individual well known for accomplishments outside the humanities (actress and playwright Anna Deavere Smith, Grammy-Award winner Herbie Hancock; former vice president Joe Biden, and rapper/poet Nas), as well as a chorus of others, including: a chorus of pick-up basketball players, young naturalists at the Massachusetts Audubon Society, and students at the Parsons School of Design. The fast-moving, beautifully shot series offers viewers a fully immersive experience in hearing, reading, and interpreting a single American poem. Scholar Elisa New opens a conversation about poetry and encourages viewers at home to extend the discussion past the episode's end.
Revisit the turn of the millennium, when Asian Americans are empowered by growing numbers and rising influence but face a reckoning of what it means to be an American in an increasingly polarized society.
During World War II, the U.S. government initially imposed policies that limited the use of cameras by Japanese Americans in the confinement sites, while simultaneously utilizing photography for propaganda. Despite the ban, Japanese American families found ways to document their lives. The photo albums reveal stories of community and resilience, transforming how this history is understood today.
An idealistic young journalist in Beijing profiles China's biggest real estate speculator. Their divergent life experiences and clashing values reflect the generational and societal changes happening in the country.
Revisit the turn of the millennium, when Asian Americans are empowered by growing numbers and rising influence but face a reckoning of what it means to be an American in an increasingly polarized society.